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23rd September 2025 • Mississauga Convention Centre • 8 AM - 5 PM

Support Local. Go Global. Let’s get FUTURE-READY together!

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OUR 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

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Events across four different countries

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Participants from 10+ different countries

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Canadian startups delegation to expand North Star Dubai

Our Story

Organized by the Canada Startup Association™ (CSA), Agaz launched in 2024 with the purpose of connecting Canadian startups with the global resources and support they truly need to thrive in today’s economy.

Why Participate?

Showcase on a National Stage

Get your startup in front of
investors, industry leaders and
the broader ecosystem on stage,
online and across media channels.

Build Real Connections

Network with decision-makers,
mentors and fellow founders ready
to collaborate, partner and support
your journey.

Get Investor ready

Refine your pitch, gain exposure
through our 1-minute showcase,
and tap into global funding and
scaling opportunities.

Gain Global Perspective

Access expert insights and
curated panels that help you
think beyond borders and build
with a global mindset.

Get Your Pass to Experience The

FIRESIDE CHATS

Hear from founders, investors, and innovation leaders who have turned obstacles into launchpads. These powerful conversations will challenge how you think about growth, grit, and going global.

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM INSIGHTS

Get a snapshot of where immigrant founders are thriving and where support still falls short. This session uncovers insights you can use to navigate the landscape and build smarter.

BUILDER'S ROUNDTABLE

Join a raw, real-talk discussion with founders who've raised capital, hit walls, and kept building.

THE FUNDRAISING PLAYBOOK

From pitching with purpose to managing investor expectations, you'll leave with tactical steps to sharpen your fundraising game.

This is not all, more to reveal… stay tuned!

Meet our Partners of 2025

Every Great movement starts with aligned Partnerships

Pitch Competition Powered by EDC

AGAZ Summit – Startup Pitch Competition 2025, will spark powerful pitches from emerging founders ready to take their ventures global.

Media Partners

Community Partners

Platform Partner

Technology Partner

Supporting Partners

Track your Hours at AGAZ SUMMIt 2025

INAUGURATION & WELCOME ADDRESS
9:00 – 9:30

Kickstart your day with a networking breakfast. Meet fellow change makers, investors, ecosystem builders, and immigrant founders .

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH GREGG SHEPARD
9:30 – 10:00

Lessons from the Journey Insights and stories, moderated by Naz Noorani

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MUDDASSIR AHMED
10:00 – 10:30

Breaking New Ground Conversation led by Anuj Rastogi

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MYRIAM FRANCISQUE.
10:30AM – 10:00AM:

Global Perspectives, Local Impact Guided by Tehmina A. Chaudhry

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM INSIGHTS
11:00 – 11:30

Building Canada’s Next Big Thing Yasir Naqvi in dialogue with Hammad Siddiqui

ENERGIZER BREAK
11:30 – 11:45

Stretch • Sip • Connect Refresh and network.

BUILDER’S ROUNDTABLE
11:45 – 12:45

Ideas in Action A dynamic panel moderated by Naila Qazi

LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:00 – 2:00

Fuel Up & Forge New Connections Enjoy lunch across the Main Hall, Lunch Area, and Exhibition Hall.

FUNDRAISING PLAYBOOK
2:00-2:30PM

Scaling with Smart Capital Miryam Lazarte with moderator Zavosh

PROCUREMENT CANADA: DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT
2:30 – 3:00

Your Gateway to Federal Opportunities Breakout Room session.

DELOITTE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOVERNMENT GRANTS
3:00 – 3:15

Funding Pathways Made Simple Breakout Room presentation.

Where Vision Meets Venture Startups pitch to an expert judges’ panel for top honors
3:15 – 4:00

Where Vision Meets Venture Startups pitch to an expert judges’ panel for top honors

Track your Hours at AGAZ SUMMIt 2025

9:00 – 9:30 INAUGURATION & WELCOME ADDRESS

Kickstart your day with a networking breakfast. Meet fellow change makers, investors, ecosystem builders, and immigrant founders .

9:30 – 10:00 FIRESIDE CHAT WITH GREGG SHEPARD

Lessons from the Journey Insights and stories, moderated by Naz Noorani

10:00 – 10:30 FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MUDDASSIR AHMED

Breaking New Ground Conversation led by Anuj Rastogi

10:30 – 11:00 FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MYRIAM FRANCISQUE

Global Perspectives, Local Impact Guided by Tehmina A. Chaudhry

11:00 – 11:30 STARTUP ECOSYSTEM INSIGHTS

Building Canada’s Next Big Thing Yasir Naqvi in dialogue with Hammad Siddiqui

11:30 – 11:45 ENERGIZER BREAK

Stretch • Sip • Connect Refresh and network.

11:45 – 12:45 | BUILDER’S ROUNDTABLE

Ideas in Action A dynamic panel moderated by Naila Qazi

1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH & NETWORKING

Fuel Up & Forge New Connections Enjoy lunch across the Main Hall, Lunch Area, and Exhibition Hall.

2:00 – 2:30 FUNDRAISING PLAYBOOK

Scaling with Smart Capital Miryam Lazarte with moderator Zavosh

2:30 – 3:00 PROCUREMENT CANADA: DOING GOVERNMENT

Your Gateway to Federal Opportunities Breakout Room session.

3:00 – 3:15 DELOITTE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Funding Pathways Made Simple Breakout Room presentation.

3:15 – 4:00 PITCH COMPETITION POWERED BY EDC

Where Vision Meets Venture Startups pitch to an expert judges’ panel for top honors

Attendee Ticket

$299 + HST

(Total: $337.87)

Stall Booking

$699 + HST

(Total: $789.87)

Inaugurated By

Carolyn Parrish

Mayor of Mississauga

meet the Speakers

Anuj Rastogi

Managing Director @BackStretch

Gregory Shepard

Author of The
Startup Lifecycle

Myriam Francisque

Global Business Diversity & Inclusion Strategist

Miryam Lazarte

CEO of
Global Startups

Dr. Muddassir Ahmed

Founder & CEO of
SCMDOJO.

special appearance

Member of Parliament Addressing at AGAZ Summit 2025

We’re excited to share that Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State, will be joining us at AGAZ Summit 2025 through a virtual session. He’ll talk about the Government of Canada’s vision for strengthening the startup ecosystem, and what that means for founders like you. It’s a chance to hear directly about how policy and innovation are coming together to open new doors for entrepreneurs.